Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed Man United’s 3-0 victory over Newcastle is their best performance of the season so far.
The scoreline is a reversal of the same fixture last year, in which the Magpies recorded a famous Premier League victory against the Red Devils.
In addition to claiming a third clean sheet this season, United’s defenders will undoubtedly be pleased with their goal-scoring efforts at St. James’s Park. Patrice Evra and Johnny Evans both scored from corners in the first 15 minutes, giving Fergie’s men control of the game. A final goal was scored by Tom Cleverley as his cross-come-shot evaded Newcastle keeper Steve Harper.
Ferguson’s reaction in the post-match interview was full of praise for his players.
“Today I thought the whole game we were on top of our game in the sense of concentration, determination, all the things you want to see in a team that’s going to win.
“It was a great result. To come here and win 3-0 against a really powerful, aggressive Newcastle team, you have to make sure you really perform and keep control of the game and I think we did that most of the time” he said.
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This win now makes it five out of seven for United as they move into second place; however they still trail four points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.